Substitute for Jalapeno

Medium-heat green chile.

• Produce
• 3 options
• Also called jalapeño

1. 1

   Serrano pepperHalf the amount

   Best

   2-3x hotter.

   salsas, hot sauce
2. 2

   Poblano + red pepper flakes1 poblano + 1/4 tsp flakes = 1 jalapeno

   Gives heat plus vegetal flavor.

   stuffing, sauces
3. 3

   Fresno pepper1:1

   Red jalapeno cousin; slightly sweeter.

   salsas, brining

Recipes that use jalapeno

Crispy Jalapeno Poppers

12 min 375°F 220 cal

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños

15 min 370°F 185 cal

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